Profile

Judge Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 13 July 2005

Previously MP for Edinburgh Pentlands until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Edinburgh Pentlands, 1997-2005. Advocate General for Scotland, 1999-2005. (from Number 10 press release)

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Party was Labour until 11 Apr 2005

Also represented Edinburgh Pentlands

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Advocate General for Scotland (12 Jun 1999 to 5 May 2006)
• Advocate General for Scotland, Department for Constitutional Affairs (20 May 1999 to 8 May 2006)